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Revitalizing Nuclear Power: Biden Administration’s Bold Plan to Triple US Capacity by 2050
The Biden administration has announced a plan to triple US nuclear capacity by 2050, targeting an additional 200 GW through new reactors, plant upgrades, and restarts, with an interim goal of 35 GW by 2035. This strategy addresses previous obstacles, including skilled...
U.S. Space Force Investing $35 Million into Hybrid Propulsion Next-Gen Spacecraft Project
Hybrid Propulsion System: The SPAR Institute is developing a spacecraft that combines nuclear electric propulsion (powered by a lightweight microreactor) with a chemical rocket. This combination will provide fuel-efficient, steady propulsion and high-thrust...
Nuclear Energy Triumph! UAE’s Barakah Plant Exceeds Capacity Output with Unit 4
UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant achieves significant milestone with the start-up of Unit 4, enhancing the country's nuclear energy capabilities. Rigorous regulatory oversight ensures safety and efficiency throughout the construction and activation process, with Unit...
Vogtle Nuclear Power Station: A New Era of Energy Begins
Vogtle Nuclear Power Station's Unit 4 has successfully synchronized and connected to the electric grid, marking a significant milestone in its startup testing phase. The Westinghouse-supplied AP1000 nuclear power plant, which reached first criticality on February 14,...
The Power of Constellation: A Nuclear Energy Success Story
Constellation, under the leadership of CEO Joe Dominguez, is a leading provider of clean, reliable nuclear energy in the US, with more capacity than any other competitive generator. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the nuclear production tax credit (PTC) provide...
Over 1.3 million Tonnes of treated water, cleansed of Nuclear Waste, set to be released into the ocean
IAEA confirms tritium levels in Fukushima treated water far below Japan's operational limit. Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) begins discharging treated water into the ocean. Over 1.3 million tonnes of treated water, cleansed of all radioactive material except...
Data Centers Will be Powered by Built in Nuclear Reactors
Data Center Evolution: The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a surge in data center demand, with AI data centers requiring significantly more power than traditional ones. Nuclear Power as a Solution: Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are being considered as...
Nuclear Innovation Meets Ai
X-energy, a startup specializing in small modular reactors (SMRs), is targeting the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) market due to the continuous energy needs of data centers, which operate 24/7. The company's CEO, Clay Sell, believes that SMRs are an ideal fit...
Project Infinity: A New Era of Fusion Energy in East Tennessee
Type One Energy, in partnership with TVA and ORNL, will establish its headquarters in East Tennessee as part of Project Infinity, a fusion energy initiative aimed at commercializing practical fusion energy technologies. The construction of Infinity One, a...
Powering Progress: How Molten Salt Reactors Could Change the Energy Landscape
In an era where the quest for sustainable and reliable energy sources has never been more urgent, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) takes a bold step forward. Through its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP), the DOE has earmarked $303 million over...
Welding the Future: Sheffield Forgemasters’ Breakthrough in SMR Construction
Innovative Welding Breakthrough: The use of LEBW allowed the company to complete four thick, nuclear-grade welds in less than 24 hours—a process that traditionally took as long as a year. Demonstration Project Success: This project, though a demonstration and not an...
